September weather can be so amazing here in Maine and this trip to Vinalhaven island allowed for its full enjoyment.

The Vinalhaven ferry leaves from Rockland.

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We had to wait for the ferry to fuel up.

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Can you see the pirate flag?

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Rockland Breakwater Light with the islands in the background.

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Rockland Breakwater Light, the Samoset Resort, and the Camden Hills in the background.

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The Owl's Head lighthouse

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What is that stone marker in the channel between North Haven and Vinalhaven? North Haven is in the background here.

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Sailing along the south side of Vinalhaven.

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I think I recognize this set of three buildings from a magazine article (Vinalhaven).

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The harbor on Vinalhaven

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The harbor on Vinalhaven.

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Brown's Head Light with Crabtree Point on North Haven island and the Camden Hills on the mainland in the background.

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An old granite quarry, now one of the local swimming holes. Vinalhaven granite was used in New York City and many other places.

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The return ferry ride: see the Camden Hills back on the mainland and Greens Island on the left.

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The rising moon and Owl's Head Light

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And back to the pier in Rockland